2009 Citroen C6 vs. 2009 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C6 and 2009 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo S80 (235 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C6. (201 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C6 weights approximately 289 kg more than 2009 Volvo S80.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Citroen C6 (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo S80. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C6 | 2009 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Citroen | Volvo |
| Model | C6 | S80 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1581 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
